Unscientific Beast Taming Chapter 3
Previously on Unscientific Beast Taming...
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The index got updated.
Upon noticing the alteration, ripples immediately stirred in Shi Yu’s thoughts.
“Per the guidelines, once I locate a suitable receiver, I ought to impart this ability to different pets whenever needed!”
Deterrence… that was the power the Wolf King employed to command the wolf pack.
Should he manage to pass this ability to regular Snow Wolves, wouldn’t he essentially create wolf kings in bulk?
Should he succeed in teaching it to pets from various species, he could potentially cultivate “kings” among those breeds too.
Contemplating this, it felt like such a glitch in the system! Utterly absurd!
Yet, the core of his delight stemmed precisely from this flaw.
To possess a Beast Taming Talent this formidable—truly befitting of him.
A grin spread across Shi Yu’s face. Snapping back to reality, he caught the Snow Wolf King gazing at him with bewilderment.
“Roar—”
The wolf king let out a low rumble, its brows furrowing.
Shi Yu got the message. The creature had observed his silly grin and figured he might be mentally off…
Whatever. Shi Yu didn’t mind.
No way could the Wolf King grasp his elation. The joys of humans and wolves simply didn’t align.
Having just exploited the Snow Wolf King, Shi Yu now viewed it in a much more favorable light.
Unaware that its ability had been duplicated, the Snow Wolf King, after verifying Shi Yu hadn’t been scared witless by it, pivoted and began devouring the meat.
It wasn’t until the wolf king had feasted to its content that the rest of the pack’s ordinary Snow Wolves ventured closer.
Likely due to the wolf king’s lingering scent, the common Snow Wolves seemed far less aggressive toward Shi Yu once the leader departed.
Echoing what fellow interns had mentioned, they turned remarkably compliant.
Such docility greatly eased Shi Yu’s later feeding efforts and his mental review of the index.
“This can actually be taught…” Thrilled, Shi Yu exclaimed after handing out rations to the Snow Wolves.
Moments earlier, with Snow Wolves in view, the details on the illustrated stone handbook’s opening page in Shi Yu’s mind had shifted.
The skill’s status flipped from ?? to ?.
Meaning he could genuinely transfer the deterrence skill from the handbook to each Snow Wolf he’d just nourished!
Artificially forged Wolf Kings!
Naturally, Shi Yu wouldn’t recklessly deploy this imparting power.
Beyond the unclear energy drain, equipping the breeding base’s other Snow Wolves with deterrence would spark major issues…
He pressed on with the feeding…
Fully immersed, Shi Yu wrapped up the task swiftly. Regrettably, he couldn’t duplicate additional Snow Wolf abilities amid the feeding.
After all, aside from the Wolf King routinely displaying its deterrence, the other Snow Wolves wouldn’t idly showcase their innate skills over meals.
No matter. Shi Yu wasn’t overly ambitious. Securing this advanced psychic deterrence skill alone promised immense wealth.
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Once the Snow Wolves were fed, Shi Yu moved to his next duties.
Within the breeding base, he spotted the scouting Greenback Eagle soaring overhead.
Fixing his gaze and focus, despite the distance, the deterrence skill’s entry in his mental handbook switched anew from ?? to ?.
See? He wasn’t limited to crafting wolf kings… bird kings were within reach too!
The urge to experiment tugged at Shi Yu strongly.
Yet, practicality urged him back to his responsibilities.
Intern duties proved grueling. The heaviest, most exhausting jobs fell squarely on them, all devoid of real skill.
Inevitable, really—they remained in training.
Before tackling complex roles like pet training, Shi Yu and his peers needed foundational competence.
Take the current wolf pack: without a deterrence-wielding Wolf King, controlling and drilling them would prove nightmarish.
Only after honing this Snow Wolf group into ideal companions for Beast Tamers to rear and bond with would seasoned trainers step in for the advanced nurturing.
For now, Shi Yu and the interns stuck to simpler chores.
That said, beyond routine tasks, certified breeders periodically guided interns like Shi Yu through varied activities, exposing them to fresh knowledge.
“Three months remain in this internship. Time to buckle down and learn.”
His prior self had yearned to become a Beast Tamer, laying extensive groundwork. Pet breeder served as the launchpad he’d devised.
Even with his newfound advantage, Shi Yu pondered carefully. His grasp of Beast Tamers was woefully shallow—relying solely on fragmented memories wouldn’t suffice. Steady progress made more sense now.
Clearly, the index was tailored for a Beast Tamer’s journey. Squandering it elsewhere would be a waste… Still, beyond the index’s teaching feature, he lacked other credentials for the role.
Thus, Shi Yu resolved to excel as a pet breeder. He’d leverage this phase to delve deeper into the skill index and this realm before plotting further.
Plus, claiming the young pet reserved at Iron Bamboo Breeding Base in Icefield City’s Ping Cheng District demanded his internship credentials.
The base needed assurance of Shi Yu’s repayment capacity. Currently ineligible, he’d gain approval post-internship with his breeder certification, unlocking the loan pet.
Hence, half-hearted efforts in this internship were off the table.
Assuming Shi Yu’s strategies unfolded without hitches, Beast Tamer status seemed attainable. Beyond that lay a protracted repayment phase—where Beast Taming could propel him to greatness or burden him heavily… Pets demanded hefty resources, after all.
Iron Eater!
That was the species of Shi Yu’s reserved pet.
Iron-eating beasts… essentially giant pandas.
Shi Yu hadn’t anticipated this world’s pandas evolving into mid-tier transcendent Iron Eaters.
He found his predecessor’s picked starter pet quite agreeable.
Its national treasure looks and scarcity boosted its appeal!
Barring mishaps, he’d stick with the selection. The deposit was already down, anyway.
Still, seeing his old life’s icons reduced to this was disheartening.
Normally, a giant panda ought to fell a wolf with a single swipe.
Yet the Iron Eater lagged a race level behind the Snow Wolf.
Shi Yu attributed this to inherent racial abilities.
Versus the Snow Wolf’s arsenal—Ice Crushing Fang, Ice Splitting Claw, Cold Breath, Snow Concealment—the Iron Eater boasted just one.
True to its moniker, post-evolution, these world pandas could ingest metallic ores to steel their forms.
Hardening, a basic racial power, capped low and suited melee only—naturally outshone by the divinely favored Snow Wolf.
Bolstered by prime physique yet basic skills, the Iron Eater held medium race rank—not shabby, but regrettable.
Legends from Earth cast it as Chi You’s mount. In this realm, though, its flair dimmed… utterly mundane.
Shi Yu figured laziness played a part: endless bamboo munching and napping, plus docile natures, stunted their progress.
Had these pandas shown some spine… would they have sunk so low?!
On the bright side, this affordability suited Shi Yu perfectly. Otherwise, locals’ perks in Ping Cheng District wouldn’t have made it viable.
“Iron-eating beasts aren’t half bad, really…
“Devouring metal ores to fuel body fortification—solid for offense and defense alike.”
Correctly gauged, the Iron Eater should adapt seamlessly to the freshly copied deterrence skill. No compatibility snags anticipated.
Armed with the skill guide, he could guide its mastery.
Deterrence, emblematic of regal prowess, sapped foes’ fighting spirit while bolstering one’s own!
Hardening amplified assault and safeguard alike—versatile warfare!
Such pairings sparked odd visions in Shi Yu’s mind.
Lacking only a sensory boost for velocity, perhaps?
Replicating akin abilities…
Then, the Iron Eater could aptly rebrand as Panda King.
Doubtless, no Iron Eater tamer had explored this duo…
The notion stirred Shi Yu’s resolve to experiment…
Lingering at the breeding base served dual aims: education and rare skill gathering.
Stockpile aplenty first. Later, while rivals fretted over skill instruction, he’d swiftly craft pinnacle ability suites for his charges!
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